At Chewters, we make great chocolate with great people! Chewters is a passionate team of chocolate makers that partners with some of North America’s leading chocolate brands to produce some of the continent’s prominent chocolate brands that are distributed across conventional and natural channels. Our retail brand, ChocXO, ChocXO is all about helping people find happiness through chocolate. We founded ChocXO because we were passionate about chocolate, not just any chocolate, but great tasting, healthy chocolate and low in sugar. Our long history and our passion for chocolate led us to this discovery, and that passion helped set us apart.
We are excited about the opportunity for a Financial Analyst to join our team! This role will focus primarily on
data analysis and reporting needs identified by the business and will provide data/budget/finance
models to support forecasting, identify and analyze trends as it relates to the
business, and provide recommendation for improvements to support the financial decision
making. The role will also support the
business through value-added financial analysis, performance variance analysis,
budgeting/forecasting and ad-hoc projects and initiatives.
Perks of the job:
- This is a full-time salaried role
- Extended health, vision and dental care
- On-site Parking
- And, did I mention - lots of chocolate!!
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze historical and current financial data to understand the company’s financial status and provide forecasting support and give advice for guiding business investments and overall financial strategy.
- Develop predictive financial models to support organizational decision-making.
- Study industry-specific research and available data to predict trends.
- Analyze processes to identify gaps that can improve profit margins.
- Evaluate and analyze capital expenditures, depreciation, proposals, investment opportunities, rate of return, profit plans, operating records, financial statements, etc. including lease v purchase on deals.
- Organize data into accessible reports and perform various types of analysis using key metrics such as yearly growth, return on assets, return on equity and earnings per share.
- Review all non-legal pertinent information about prospective deals.
- Validate and create price models.
- Adhoc
support to finance team on reporting needs
Requirements:
In addition to the above, you have:
- Bachelor’s degree in either
Accounting or Finance
- 0-2 years of experience in
the field or in a related field
- Excels in a fast-paced
environment, with the ability to deliver results to the highest accuracy.
- Advanced Excel Skills and
experience with ERP systems and financial programs
- Excellent reporting,
presenting and communication skills.
- Strategic thinker with the
ability to persuade senior stakeholders.
- Understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley
and GAAP.
- Ability to multi-task, good
time-management and organizational skills.